rehouse

verb

re·​house (ˌ)rē-ˈhau̇z How to pronounce rehouse (audio)
rehoused; rehousing; rehouses

transitive verb

: to house again or anew
especially : to establish in a new or different housing unit of a better quality

Examples of rehouse in a Sentence

The organization is working to rehouse families who were displaced in the fire.
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Georgia Aquarium rehoused two belugas in the most recent effort, stopping in Chicago before continuing to Atlanta, according to the Shedd news release. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 At Last’s notification to close two sites, the agency worked to find shelter for the residents and most of the 181 individuals have since been rehoused. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 An outreach worker helped Allen chart a course back into permanent housing, helping to rehouse 10 cats from the encampment. — Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehouse

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rehouse was in 1817

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“Rehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehouse. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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